Bonnie Johnson
January 15, 2025
Media ArticleAgriculture and food companies use benefits as a strategy to compete for talent, among other approaches, such as a positive work culture, safe and healthy work environment, training and development, and higher compensation. Undeniably, benefits are influential and valuable tools for employers in the workplace for both attraction and retention. In addition to being influential, 63% of candidates and employees considered benefits important or very important to their job satisfaction.
The 2024-2025 AgCareers Total Rewards Report is the third edition in our benefits topic series, with prior surveys in 2020 and 2022. This survey report analyzes data from the recent benefits survey of agriculture and food employers, reviewing current challenges and benefit program changes planned for 2025.
Employers reported that the rising cost of maintaining benefit programs was their most pressing challenge.
More than half of companies provided a tuition reimbursement program.
The most frequently offered wellness program benefit was a standing desk.
Employers are increasing their usage of employee referral programs.
-2024-2025 AgCareers Total Rewards Report
Detailed topics covered in the full report include health benefits, leave administration, paid time off, allowances, retirement savings, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, & referral programs. The entire U.S. and Canadian 2024-2025 Total Rewards Report is available exclusively to participants, CBR subscribers and employer partners. To find out how you can get your copy, email compensation@agcareers.com
